Welcome to The Benefit Bank Self‑Serve Ohio

The Benefit Bank can connect you with the support you need. You can use our free service to apply for public benefits, file your tax return or FAFSA, access veterans services, and register to vote. If you already know what applications you would like to complete, log in to The Benefit Bank.

Answer a few questions to get an idea of what you may be eligible for: QuickCheck

Get Benefits

The Benefit Bank provides applications for various public assistance programs in Ohio.

Once you have an idea of which benefits you would like to apply for, Register to create an account and begin using The Benefit Bank. Or, Login if you are a returning user and already have an account with us.

Taxes

Use The Benefit Bank for fast, easy, FREE tax filing! Our expert system makes accurate calculations and asks the right questions to find the most income deductions and tax credits for you. File and enjoy freedom from predatory Refund Anticipation Loans. E-filing is available in select states. Please note that if you are married and filing a joint return with your spouse, you must have an adjusted gross income (AGI) of $95,000 or less to use our online service. If you are not married or not filing jointly with your spouse, you must have an AGI of $65,000 or less to use our online service.

Special Features

Simple to follow instructions for first-time users

Step-by-step guidance

Error checking

Direct deposit option

Federal tax filing

State tax filing for residents of North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia

Veterans Services

Veterans and Service Members

You can use The Benefit Bank to apply for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) education and training programs, housing benefits programs, request military records, access blank VA forms, or locate a Veterans Service Office.

Families of Veterans and Service Members

Spouses, children, and stepchildren of a service member may use The Benefit Bank to claim education benefits that have been pre-approved by the Department of Defense and transferred to them by the service member.

Student Financial Aid

The Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is an important tool in the financial aid application process. The information captured through a FAFSA application is used by the federal government, states, colleges, and private organizations to determine eligibility for student aid such as grants, scholarships, and loans.

How The Benefit Bank Can Help

You can complete a paper application to submit by mail. Or, you can complete a worksheet to use at FAFSA on the Web, where you will submit an electronic application on their website. The Benefit Bank will not electronically submit your FAFSA application.

Your Next Steps

Discover what programs are available to you using QuickCheck.
From there, you can create an account or log in to begin the
application process.

Documents to Print and Take Home

Voter Registration

Complete this process in order to be able to vote in federal, state, and local elections in
Ohio.
You are eligible to register if you are a U.S. citizen, a legal resident of the state where you register, and will be 18 years old by the next election.
Many states have additional requirements, such as requiring ex-felons to have their voting rights restored and requiring some form of voter identification to be presented at the polls. The Benefit Bank will explain your state's specific rules as you complete the application.

How The Benefit Bank Can Help

You can use The Benefit Bank to fill out a voter registration application for yourself or anyone in your household. You can also change registration information, like name or address. Once you complete the questions, you can sign and print the completed form and mail it to the location listed for your state.

Your Next Steps

Discover what programs are available to you using QuickCheck.
From there, you can create an account or log in to begin the
application process.